Dia Spriggs wrote in a message to Sue Alexander:
> However, as with the medical use of leeches, I would
> consider the "gross-out" factor to be a major hindrance to
> the wide spread acceptance of such a procedure.  
DS> I agree but I guess the alternative of an amputation would make it a
DS> little less unacceptable.  So much we have to learn.... 
     Unfortunately, short-sightedness is a very common problem in medicine.  
There are significant numbers of people that would still refuse the maggot 
treatment even if amputation was the only other viable option because maggots 
are "yucky", then insist on "miracle drugs" from the doctor and sue when the 
limb is lost due to infection and necrosis or have the family sue when the 
person dies from massive infection.
     Whether a person opts for conventional western medicine, alternative 
medicine or a combination, the most important thing is that the individual 
takes responsibility for their own health care choices.  Gaining knowledge is 
the most important thing a person can do to help him/herself.
     But then again, I'm preaching to the choir.  
     Sue
... If you can't elucidate, eschew obfuscatory interlocutions!
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